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Flexible, Robotic Cells Automate Back-End Assembly Processes

Flexible, Robotic Cells Automate Back-End Assembly Processes

Microfactories combine software, machine learning, machine vision and robotics to create intelligent assembly lines.
John Sprovieri
March 15, 2021
Today's printed circuit board assembly line is highly automated. Board loading, paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, test and inspection - every process is covered by a standard machine, and assemblers have many brands to choose from.
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Johnson Controls Assembly Plant Powered by Wind Energy

March 9, 2021
WICHITA, KS—Johnson Controls’ assembly plant here now gets all of its electricity from wind energy. The 1.3 million square foot plant manufactures residential heating and air conditioning equipment for the YORK, Luxaire, Coleman and Champion brands.


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Better Design Leads to Better Plastic Parts

John Sprovieri
November 4, 2020
Rosti Group is a global injection-molding company and contract manufacturer to some of the world’s leading manufacturers in the packaging, consumer appliances, business machines, home automation, medical and automotive sectors. Once Rosti’s engineers receive the customer’s 3D product data and specifications, the clock starts ticking. What do Rosti engineers look for in a plastic part design? What are some common ways that Rosti engineers optimize parts? What are some common mistakes that engineers make when designing plastic parts? How does the intended method of assembly influence part design? Get answers to these questions and more in this exclusive interview.
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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts
John Sprovieri
September 15, 2020
Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.
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